32acp penetration

Finally found penetration gel test data for the 32acp.
On another forum most that have 32acp's for CCW use FMJ for better penetration.
I didn't question it but finally found the data to support their claim.
Indeed don't use JHP in the 32acp's they don't go far

without having to look at the link:
there are several that are within the FBI and the IWBA range
for instance
the Fiocchi 71gr FMJ has 15" of penetration to the vital organs
the winchester 71gr FMJ has 15" of penetration
the remington 71gr FMJ has 14.2" of penetration

Had a 32 way back when. 22LR out penetrated it and did a good job on rabbits which is all I would use such a puny round for.
YMMV

Don't forget, Bonds .32's were built in Hollywood where anything is possible.

Oops, sorry, I see our comments "crossed in the ether".

So, now I get it.
When you shot itty bitty little rabbits with both .22LR and .32 ACP the .22's out penetrated the .32's ?

Now, when I shot rabbits, either cotton-tails or jacks, there really wasn't a LOT of rabbit "depth in inches" to stop anything.
How thick is a bony little cottontail ? Or, even a big eared jack ?

One time I was out crawling up on ducks with my Dad. His Win. Mod. 1897 12 gauge and my Win. Mod 1912 30" full-choke 12 gauge.
A jack hopped over a little rise, and I "popped" it from thirty yards. No jack to eat. Just a bloody little mess with big ears.
The ducks flew away. No ducks to eat. My "lesson" as a high school freshman involved a one month "timeout".

from another forum i found documented 22lr data
from a ruger 10/22 rifle
CCI Velocitor 40 grain Penetrated 13.3"
also from a web site
from a taurus PT-22:
a CCI Stinger penetrated 6.9" = not enough to hit vital organs
a Federal American Eagle 40 gr LRN penetrated 11.5" - again below the FBI and IWBA range
HOWEVER
the 22 can work IF HIT in the right spot (soft spot back of head, eyes, ears, nose, and throat)

Of course I am just a troll why else would I not like .32ACP. Bite if you wish don't if you don't wish. I am trolling for bigger fish.

FWIW My experience with .32 ACP dates back 40 years or so. I did not go through extensive testing, simply shot some old wood planks that .22LR had no problem penetrating and the .32 bounced off of.

You are quite welcome to generate and report on your own test regimen. Whatever the result, I will continue to purchase and use pistols of another caliber.

The .32 bounced off the wood where the 22LR had no problem penetrating? mmm, what type of .32 ammunition were you shooting? Try some Fiocchi or Corbon, I promise you those two rounds won't bounce off wood. I shot .32 Corbon through 2x4's w/ no problem.

The .32 bounced off the wood where the 22LR had no problem penetrating? mmm, what type of .32 ammunition were you shooting? Try some Fiocchi or Corbon, I promise you those two rounds won't bounce off wood. I shot .32 Corbon through 2x4's w/ no problem.

It doesn't matter. My results were what they were. What brand and type ammo were you using 40 to 50 years back?
What Fiocchi or Corbon produce today has no bearing on my opinion. I'm not certain Fiocchi or Corbon existed in the period mentioned.

In my opinion .22 long rifle is a verry effective small game cartridge making it a usefull cartridge. 32ACP is is in my opinion a usless cartridge for anything other than making holes in paper. I have better choices available.